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Social Security Disability Benefits: Three Advantages for Americans in 2025
Most Americans throughout the country have likely heard of the Social Security Administration’s programs that aim to help disabled and retired individuals. Indeed, at some point, most Americans have heard that if they become permanently impaired and are unable to work, or they reach retirement age, they may be entitled to money that they… Read More »
2025 Social Security Changes: What You Need to Know
Social Security is changing this 2025, and these updates could significantly impact millions of Americans. Whether you’re retired, disabled, or working toward retirement, it’s essential to understand how these changes affect your benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates for 2025 and how they relate to Social Security Disability and disability law. 1…. Read More »
Social Security Disability Recipients: Learn about Two Things that May Suspend or Stop Your Social Security Disability Benefits and What You Can Do About It
When a disabled individual is finally granted Social Security Disability benefits by the Social Security Administration, they may breathe a heavy sigh of relief. Although the Social Security Administration’s rules and regulations that entitle disabled individuals to receive Social Security Disability benefits are in place to help disabled individuals financially so that they can… Read More »
Social Security Administration Announces December 2024 Social Security Disability Payment Schedule – Find Out When You Will Receive Your Check
One of the things that some Social Security Disability recipients, and those seeking to obtain important Social Security Disability benefits, may not know is when exactly the Social Security Administration actually sends out Social Security Disability benefits checks to eligible recipients. Indeed, whether the Social Security Administration sends checks out to eligible Social Security… Read More »
Good News for Social Security Disability Applicants as Social Security Administration is Set to Do Away with “Obsolete” Jobs
Good news is on the horizon for Social Security Disability applicants and disability advocates this week as the Social Security Administration is set to eliminate jobs determined to be “obsolete” from its determination of Social Security Disability applicant eligibility. According to national news reports, The Washington Post, on Monday, June 24, the Social Security… Read More »
Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025
Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, marking the smallest increase since 2021. While inflation has decreased from its peak during the pandemic, many advocates for older Americans express concern that this modest increase may hinder U.S. retirees from… Read More »
The Critical Role of Functional Capacity Evaluations in Social Security Disability Hearings
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), also referred to as Medical Source Statements, are pivotal in Social Security disability hearings. These evaluations provide an objective assessment of a claimant’s physical and mental capabilities, bridging the gap between medical records and real-life functionality. Understanding their importance and preparing effectively can significantly impact the outcome of a disability… Read More »
Curious about the Outdated Job Titles the Social Security Administration is Dropping from Its Analysis of Whether Disabled Applicants Can Find “Other Jobs”? Read On Here
Many Michigan Social Security Disability applicants have likely heard the recent news that the Social Security Administration is making major changes to the Social Security Disability process that may make it easier for some applicants to ultimately get Social Security Disability benefits. According to CBS News, the Social Security Administration announced in late June… Read More »
Compassionate Allowances and Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know about CAL
One thing that many Social Security Disability applicants may not know about is the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances (otherwise known as “CAL”) initiative. However, the Compassionate Allowances initiative is very important in the world of Social Security Disability benefits because it enables the Social Security Administration to “fast track” certain severely disabling conditions… Read More »
Social Security Disability FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Get My Social Security Disability Benefits?
One of the questions that many Social Security Disability applicants have on their minds – and rightly so – is how long it will take to get Social Security Disability benefits (or a decision regarding Social Security Disability benefits eligibility) after filing an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits with the Social Security… Read More »